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Scientific Foundations of Nutrition

Division: Social and Behavioral Science

Department: Education and Family Studies

Course: HFST 1020

Title: Scientific Foundations of Nutrition

Description: Scientific Foundations of Nutrition is designed to introduce students to the science of human nutrition and inspire personal application of the principles taught. Concepts to be studied include the basic nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water), their chemical composition, digestion, metabolism, physiological function, dietary recommendations, food sources, and deficiency and toxicity symptoms. Obesity, weight management, energy balance, and food and water safety will also be covered.


Courses Taught Fall 2024

SectionCRNScheduleInstructor
1020-N016262Taught OnlineWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-N046535Taught OnlineWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-N026263Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-N036264Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-0016231MWF9:30 am-10:20 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-0026232MWF1:30 pm-2:20 pmWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-1006233TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-1016234TTH11:00 am-12:15 pmWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-2056235TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-2066236TTH11:00 am-12:15 pmWilkinson, Klarissa

Courses Taught Spring 2025

SectionCRNScheduleInstructor
1020-N011253Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-N021254Taught OnlineMortensen, Jaylene D.
1020-N032399Taught OnlineWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-1A11412TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-0011493MWF9:30 am-10:20 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-2A12274TTH9:30 am-10:45 amWilkinson, Klarissa
1020-0021065MWF10:30 am-11:20 amWilkinson, Klarissa